The pulmonary physician in critical care * illustrative case 4: neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case history is presented of a patient admitted to the ICU with ventilatory insufficiency following thoracotomy for thymic resection. The role of non-invasive ventilation for weaning in patients following phrenic nerve injury is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Critical Care
- Lymphatic Diseases
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Thoracotomy
- Thymus Gland